She Had Hands and Fruits of the Spirit

She Had Hands

One of the first things I notice about a person is their hands. They reveal so much about character. Some hands are locked and cold and others soaked in love. My mother’s hands were small and I remember them just as vividly as her face, both simple and unadorned. Our big family required a lot of those small hands. Always busy. I never saw her raise her hand or her voice. If there was ever a test of wills among the kids, all she had to do was say their name and hold her hand up slightly, and it was like Moses and his staff. We wanted to stay in her grace because her hands held the key that unlocked the gate to her blessings.

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anndavis25 6 years agofrom Clearwater, Fl.

Mothers and daughters...What a bond! Thank you for your comment. Just when I'm thinking I will get off hubpages, you encourage me.

Brenda Barnes 6 years agofrom America-Broken But Still Beautiful

Your sentiments and writing are lovely. I do believe your mother felt pride as well as love. And the hand photographs are just beautiful. You could do a photo gallery with them or put the into a gift book with poems. Your tribute to your mother is touching and heartwarming. Thank you for that. I miss my own mom SO much.

Richard Ricky Hale 6 years agofrom West Virginia

up, awesome, and beautiful Ann:) A great heart warming tribute you have written here. Your layout was brilliant. When you think about it, you can feel the connection with the hands. It is almost like the seeing love in the eyes. This is a great article Ann, well done.

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anndavis25 6 years agofrom Clearwater, Fl.

Makusr..Touching with the hand can sometimes heal. Pass it on.

Prasetio, thank you. I really do want to reach a heart or two. :-)

prasetio30 6 years agofrom malang-indonesia

This was so beautiful and very inspiring us. You come up with tons of messages. Thanks for writing and share with us. Well done and Rated up!

Prasetio

Manoj Kumar Srivastava 6 years agofrom India

annadavis,

Greetings from MAKUSR. What an emotional poem you have penned. Yes, hands do tell about a person. Quite a handful.

Lots of Love,

MAKUSR

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anndavis25 6 years agofrom Clearwater, Fl.

oceansnsunset, Glad you enjoyed the read. Yes, it is a message to enjoy your parents while you have them. Celebrate!

Writer20..I haven't seen you on here lately. Glad you enjoyed the poem

Rosemary, I feel pride in my children, but I don't think my mother did. We just had a mutual admiration. Mothers and daughters are a tight relationship.

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anndavis25 6 years agofrom Clearwater, Fl.

Ms. Dora..Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

Paula 6 years agofrom The Midwest, USA

Ann, this was so precious to read, and the photos are lovely. What a gift your mother is to your family, and what a treasure of a gift you gave back. Now it has come full circle, I love it! What an encouraging piece too for other mothers and parents out there. I love that you both celebrate the love and wonderful teachings and influence of a wonderful mother with others. Wonderful hub!

Rosemary Sadler 6 years agofrom Hawkes Bay - NewZealand

What a lovely tribute to your mother Ann, I bet she was so proud of you.

The video song was lovely and all the old photos.

Loved it all

Joyce Haragsim 6 years agofrom Southern Nevada

wonderful poem for your mother. I totally enjoyed it.

drbj and sherry 6 years agofrom south Florida

What a lovely tribute to your mother, Maggie Lee. I am certain she was always very proud of you, Ann. I know I would be.